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title: "School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme Distribution"
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# School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme Distribution

Buyer: NHS SUPPLY CHAIN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b3f9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme Distribution" is led by NHS Supply Chain and pertains to the distribution of fruit and vegetables to schools across England as part of a government-funded initiative. The tender involves the storage, management, and distribution of these products to over 16,520 primary schools and is categorised under "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products" (CPV: 15000000) in the goods industry category. The procurement is currently in the "Tender" stage, with significant dates including bid submission ending on 26th September 2023 and contract award starting from 27th September 2023. The initial contract term is 24 months, with possible incremental extensions up to another 24 months, making a maximum of 48 months, valued around £75,900,000 for the full term.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in food distribution and logistics, especially those with experience in handling perishable goods. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as larger distributors are well-suited to participate, with the procurement method being an open procedure inviting broad competition. The successful collaboration with NHS Supply Chain can bolster a company's reputation and operational reach, particularly in the educational sector. Businesses with capabilities in logistics, storage solutions, and supply chain management would greatly benefit and contribute to the government's initiative to improve children's nutrition in schools. Participation in such a large-scale framework agreement also opens doors for additional business through electronic ordering and invoicing systems, enhancing efficiency and scalability.

## Notice

NHS Supply Chain: Food is sought after suppliers who had the capacity and capability to' deliver and possess the drive to work collaboratively with NHS Supply Chain: Food and Schools to provide the right solution and manage the Distribution into Schools as part of the SFVS. This procurement is for: - The distribution, storage and management of Fruit and Vegetable products under the SFVS to schools in England, which is a Government funded initiative that supplies a piece of fruit or vegetable to all key stage 1 children (ages 4-7) in England for consumption up to 190 days each academic year. This procurement will be known as School Fruit and Vegetable Distribution (SFVD) and the Authority will award in line with the evaluation steps outlined within this ITT which is anticipated to be no more than 21 suppliers (although this may be more including reserve suppliers awarded) to the Framework Agreement to the most economically advantageous Applicants who will act as suppliers for the SFVS (the "Framework Agreement").

### Lot Information

School Fruit and Vegetable Distribution (SFVD)

NHS Supply Chain: Food looked to establish a Non-exclusive Framework Agreement for the supply of School Fruit and Vegetable Distribution to Schools in England (the "Customer(s)"). via the Direct Route. The awarded suppliers will be responsible for the storage management and distribution of the product lines to Schools within the scheme in England. The Framework Agreement will have an initial term of 24 months with an option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 months. It is anticipated that in the first 24 months the value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS37,950,000. This is based on the around 16,520 Primary Schools currently using the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme. For the full 48 month term (if extended) the anticipated value of the Framework Agreement will be in the region of PS75,900,000. These values are approximate only and are based on the most recent historical usage information. The values provided are for guidance only and are not a guarantee of business.

Options: The Framework Agreement will have the option to extend incrementally for up to a further 24 months. The contract will be for a maximum term of 48 months

Renewal: Applicants may tender for one, more than one, or all the Regions detailed in Appendix 8 - Distributor Depot Information. The value for the first 24 months is anticipated to be PS37,950,000 and PS75,900,000 for the full 48 months (if extended). Applicants should refer to Appendix 2 - Specification for full details regarding the Regions referred to in the Lot above.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033625-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | 30 Aug 2023 |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,900,000 |
| Lots value | £75,900,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £75,900,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NHS SUPPLY CHAIN |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South East London |
| Postcode | SE1 8UG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI45 Lambeth |
| Local authority | Lambeth |
| Electoral ward | Waterloo & South Bank |
| Westminster constituency | Vauxhall and Camberwell Green |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | AG AXTON AND SONS WHOLESALE; G.W. PRICE; MINOR, WEIR AND WILLIS; PEACHEYS CATERING SERVICES; REDBRIDGE PRODUCE & FLOWERS; WESTCOUNTRY FRUIT SALES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 03200000 - Cereals, potatoes, vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03220000 - Vegetables, fruits and nuts
- 03221200 - Fruit vegetables
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products
- 15332410 - Dried fruit
- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 17 Oct 2024 at 14:57 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033625-2024
- 2 Jul 2024 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020177-2024
- 24 Aug 2023 at 12:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024953-2023
- 17 Mar 2023 at 15:19 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007867-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com
- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/
- https://nhssupplychain.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html
- https://www.supplychain.nhs.uk/

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